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Oct- 2025 -

7 October

North Korea Unveils Own Version of Russia’s Pantsir Missile Defense System

North Korea has rolled out a new short-range air defense system, but its design seems to draw inspiration from a very familiar source.

6 October

Air

An AK-630 automatic rotary cannon in naval configuration

Rojoef Manuel

India Fast-Tracks AK-630 Guns to Reinforce Air Defense for Border Towns

The Indian Army is accelerating the purchase of six AK-630 air defense guns to bolster security around towns targeted during recent clashes with neighboring Pakistan.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Arms

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Bullfrog AI-Enabled Weapon System Moves Into Maritime Drone Fight

Bullfrog is an autonomous counter-drone weapon that fuses AI, computer vision, and an M240 gun to deliver precision defense on land and at sea.

26 September

Americas

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George meets with leaders from the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and Soldiers from 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, in front of a launcher indirect fire protection capability system at a Patriot tactical site, Sept. 22, 2025.

Christine Casimiro

US Deploys IFPC Mobile Air Defense System to S. Korea for First Time

A US mobile ground-based air defense system, designed to counter cruise missiles and drones, as well as rockets, artillery, and mortars, was spotted deployed to US Forces Korea (USFK).

24 September

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

RTX Debuts Gallium Nitride-Enhanced Radar Offering ‘First-Look, First-Shoot’ Edge

Raytheon has rolled out a new variant of its APG-82 radar, this time built with gallium nitride for increased range and effectiveness.

13 September

Europe

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Buy European-Made Air Defense Against Russia Threat

Denmark will invest some 58 billion kroner ($9.1 billion) in European-made air and missile defense systems, its defense ministry said Friday, citing lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine.

12 September

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Taps Aselsan for $1.9B Air Defense Deal Amid Push for Self-Reliance

Turkey has signed a $1.9 billion contract with Aselsan to supply its military with modern air defense systems.

4 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Taps Polish Supplier for Next-Gen LTAMDS Radar Modules

Raytheon has signed an agreement with Poland’s Military Electronic Works to produce energy storage assembly modules for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor.

Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP